Since then, Freeman’s batting average has plummeted from .298 to .247, including a current 1-for-17 slide.

He must solve the problem with his tear ducts before he can consider Lasik surgery. He has another appointment scheduled with his eye specialist today.

“Lasik has crossed my mind because this is a nightmare,” Freeman said. He said he previously was reluctant to consider surgery because teammate Brian McCann and others needed more than one Lasik procedure.

Freeman has been taking prescription eye drops designed to help him produce tears naturally.